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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Finland.
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Masters in Data Science in Finland
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets. Here is how studying it in Finland works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 4 universities compared
- From ₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh
- Intakes: August/September (main
- Post-study work
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Masters in Data Science in Finland: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Data Science in Finland usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 4 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh (Jyväskylä) to ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh (Helsinki). After graduating: residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation.
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Masters in Data Science in Finland at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €8,000 – €18,000 per year for non-EU students (scholarships common)
- Living costs
- ≈ €800 – €1,200 per month; funds shown at the Finnish Immigration Service's yearly rate
- Typical budget
- ₹14–25 lakh per year
- Intakes
- August/September (main, joint application in January), some January starts
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation
Overview
Why study Data Science in Finland?
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.
Finland offers up to 2 years after graduation to find work, generous university scholarships for non-EU students and strong tech, gaming, telecom and clean-energy industries.
Universities
Universities for Data Science in Finland
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS
- Bachelor's: B.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Statistics and probability
- Prerequisite: Linear algebra / calculus
- Prerequisite: Python or R
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Data Science in Finland
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Finland offers up to 2 years after graduation to find work. Typical roles afterwards include Data Scientist, Data Analyst and ML Engineer.
On our list: Jyväskylä, Turku, Aalto and Helsinki.
From ₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh at Jyväskylä up to ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths, b.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS and b.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs), with statistics and probability, linear algebra / calculus and python or R, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation. During your studies: up to 30 hours a week on average during term; full-time in holidays.
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